Seven years ago, I wrote an article that I genuinely believed would spark a shift. It carried a simple message: Most business presentations are far too long I thought the corporate world would recognise itself in that truth and begin to change. I imagined shorter meetings, sharper messages, and presenters who respected the attention[…]
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The Art of Compression: Why the Best Business Presentations Are Getting Shorter and Smarter
General, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking May 11, 2022
The Habits That Turn Good Presenters Into Great Ones
Communication Skills, General, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Dec 28, 2021
Bad presentation habits are easy to find and hard to break. The good ones are available to us all and we don’t have to look too far to find them. Stephen R. Covey’s book, ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ contains everything you need to know to achieve extraordinary results. It is a[…]
Mastering the Modern Meeting: 20 Ways to Make Your Virtual Presentations Exceptional
Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Virtual Presentations Nov 21, 2021
Virtual meetings are no longer just a workaround or a novelty; they are now a fundamental part of how we communicate, collaborate, and lead. For many organisations, they are now as commonplace as in‑person meetings, and in some cases, even more effective. The platforms have matured, habits have been established, and expectations have shifted.[…]
What does a public speaking coach actually do?
General, Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Nov 13, 2021
You may be wondering what a public speaking coach is, before asking what they do. Contrary to popular belief, public speaking isn’t restricted to wedding and key note speeches. It’s also not just something politicians do. Imagine the following situations at work: – You have to update or brief your team regularly. – Your[…]
The beginners guide to high impact presenting – 4 top tips
Presentation Skills, Presentation Tips, Public Speaking Aug 07, 2021
High impact presenting and public speaking has a very clear blueprint. Anyone can present with varying levels of confidence, clarity and impact but high impact presenting is a skill. Very gifted and talented business professionals are still reading slides or notes to each other. That’s not presenting; it’s simply reading slides or notes, which anyone[…]
5 Reasons why mindful presenting offers benefits outside of the office too
Anxiety, Communication Skills, Leadership, Mindfulness, Presentation Skills Jun 19, 2021
Mindful Presenting offers far more than the key to speaking with confidence, presence and impact. Comnunicating in a way which is clear, memorable and compelling is just the start. The original premise of mindful presenting was to equip professionals to connect with their audience emotionally as well as intellectually. The clarity of this intention[…]
